School: Shannagh (roll number 8400)
- Location:
- Shannagh, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: J. Hutchman
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A Song (continued)
“Mick Magee lived in Ardee,”
(continued from previous page)My airy blade what is your trade
You look so blithe and brisky O
"I sell good tea" says Mick Magee
"Tobacco, and strong whiskey O"Sit down my lad and chat a while
For I like the things you mention O
And if its I and you agree
To buy is my intention O"But looking back upon his track
The police they were pursuing O
"My soul" says Mick "I'll cut my stick"
"This fills me with alarm O"So on the spot Mick fell to trot
He boldly kept his distance O
Knowing right well the truth to tell
He dare'nt make resistance OSo through the clay Mick tore his way
For four long miles and over O
Thinking the crew would not pursue
Says Mick "I'm now in clover O"An old beggarman he called to stand
He told him his condition O(continues on next page)- Collector
- Sadie Clarke
- Gender
- Female
- Age
- 13
- Address
- Pollnaranny, Co. Donegal
- Informant
- Mr Willie Clarke
- Relation
- Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 50
- Address
- Derries, Co. Donegal